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Shifting Horizons: The Evolving Geography of Uzbek Labor Migration to the European Union

Eraliev, Sherzod LU (2025) p.167-174
Abstract
This paper explores recent trends in Uzbek labor migration, with a focus on the growing role of the European Union as a destination. While Russia remains the largest host country, ongoing diversification has led to a notable increase in migration to EU member states, particularly for employment. Drawing on official statistics and fieldwork, the study highlights rising numbers of Uzbek migrants in countries such as Poland, Lithuania, and Germany. It also compares regional patterns with other Central Asian states and examines sectoral employment, showing a concentration in low to medium-skilled jobs, alongside a smaller presence of highskilled professionals.
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CBEES State of the Region Report 2025 : Changing Migration Patterns. A Comparative Study on the Movement of People and the Impact for Countries in the Region - Changing Migration Patterns. A Comparative Study on the Movement of People and the Impact for Countries in the Region
editor
Mörner, Ninna
pages
167 - 174
publisher
Södertörns högskola
ISBN
978-91-85139-16-3
project
MARS: Non-Western Migration Regimes in a Global Perspective
Informality, Migrant Precarity and Exploitation in Nordic Context: Uzbek Migrant Workers in Sweden and Finland
language
English
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yes
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58ad77af-d956-4848-828a-43f6e4e5cbd1
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2025-06-17 12:58:54
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  author       = {{Eraliev, Sherzod}},
  booktitle    = {{CBEES State of the Region Report 2025 : Changing Migration Patterns. A Comparative Study on the Movement of People and the Impact for Countries in the Region}},
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  title        = {{Shifting Horizons: The Evolving Geography of Uzbek Labor Migration to the European Union}},
  url          = {{https://lup.lub.lu.se/search/files/221562640/Sherzod-CBEES_2025.pdf}},
  year         = {{2025}},
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